Arsenal have unveiled a statue of legendary former boss Arsene Wenger at the club's Emirates Stadium
Arsenal have unveiled a statue of iconic former manager Arsene Wenger outside the Emirates Stadium.
The current FIFA Chief of Global Football Development will also be a guest of honour for the Gunners' pre-season friendly against Monaco, who he also managed, next Wednesday. Arsenal Executive Vice Chair Tim Lewis was full of praise for the 73-year-old, hailing his leadership during his time with the club.
"We’re delighted to recognise and celebrate Arsene Wenger's outstanding leadership and career at Arsenal Football Club," Lewis told the club's official media team.
"Arsene’s contribution to, and achievements with, the club mark him out as the club's greatest manager. He treated the club and its supporters to many trophies and fantastic memories and brought a revolution in the running of the club, an unbeaten season and the move to Emirates Stadium.
"It is fitting, therefore, that as a mark of the club's enduring respect and gratitude a magnificent statue of Arsene now stands outside Emirates Stadium. It is a place where our supporters and all who visit Emirates Stadium can be reminded of Arsene's contribution and his legacy."
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, who played for Wenger between 2011 and 2016, also made sure to voice his admiration for the Frenchman. “It’s such a great tribute that the club has done something special for Arsène that he fully deserves and merits", Arteta added.
"With a statue now at the stadium, Arsène can have that recognition and be here at our club forever. I’m so grateful to have played for Arsène at this club in my career.
"He chose me to be one of his players and selected me to be the captain of the club and that's something I will never forget."
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ritenpst
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Now the Emirates is a complete stadium 🏟️
Lidbeklruy
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what a great legend he is Arsene Wenger our Icon
Chap Kim
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Yeah well deserved
RogaRogaGh
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A very thank you to the arsenal Board, one thing remain's now is Arséne Wenger stand
kooabkno
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Thank you every much baba ijebu for your great service at Arsenal
Darey102
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He supposed to hold AF cup instead of premier league cup
Nah your papa head he for carry 🌚
datakpruz
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thanks to you all, who Make our former manager Arsene Wenger, as our legendary for the club, this statue 🗿, we will remember him until the Lord Jesus Christ will come for the second time, May the Lord Jesus Christ continue to be with you forever, Amen!!!
EPLadmin
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He is legend. He is an icon. in fact at one time I thought he owned Arsenal football club as by his name- Arsene.
me too
Yubaikopyz
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Congrats to Mr. Wenger. It was an honor to be at the Emirates today.
Rombdmprt
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is a good man what it
Rombdmprt
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nice one champion for life
Rise75
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I really appreciate this Up Gunners
juzcdlpyz
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hehehe finally my prayers are answered congz to Arsene this guy could make moods swing dynamically just know buh I loved him much tho
vuwdiksu
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He supposed to hold AF cup instead of premier league cup
this joke was as funny as your birth in this world
raociklmo
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Arsenal's greatest manager? What a joke.
i know your fans 🤡 United [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Tubaikmnoy
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He supposed to hold AF cup instead of premier league cup
Shmonny
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We can only say thank you so much Arsene. Words can't explain your contribution to this club, fans, players, premier league, and the entire football fraternity. You will forever be appreciated and remembered.
Cuskmrsy
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I'm so happy
saodeklm
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Arsenal's greatest manager? What a joke.
try changing different dialogues next time, same old tape recorder guy you're
Shmonny
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No one has won the invincible yet other than Arsene Wenger. I remembered thinking Arsenal was named after him. Well deserved!
haaabdlopt
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good arsenal
rodadrst
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Arsenal's greatest manager? What a joke.
Makbciu
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He is legend. He is an icon. in fact at one time I thought he owned Arsenal football club as by his name- Arsene.
Pewcknortz
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thank you babe
Herbdoulharzeez
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yooo WTF Schwarz Wenger
You are an animal
Lineituyz
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yooo WTF Schwarz Wenger